S4 Ep. 3: Bad blood, part 1 (ROTEM)

Deep Breaths

Today, we're talking about ROTEM or rotational thromboelastometry.
We start with a brief explanation of how ROTEM works, the parameters used to assess ROTEM temograms, and the different assays performed during a ROTEM test.
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Resources for today's episode:
Coagulation cascade - a short video to assist in explaining the extrinsic, intrinsic and common pathways:
Coagulation cascade animation by Thrombosis Adviser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy3a__OOa2M
ROTEM e-learning modules via the ROTEM website (note: you must apply for a login):
https://learning.rotem.de/en/
ROTEM product information and interpretation instructions with case examples:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/odessa/internal/documents/ttim-manual/ROTEM_Analysis.pdf

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